Pic: Former Miss Russia graced the Manchester United dressing room before the season opener v West Ham

As Manchester United geared up for their opening game of the season against West Ham United, they had a surprising visitor as Russian beauty Victoria Lopyreva showed up in the dressing room before the match.

A former Miss Russia, Victoria is a Manchester United supporter and also a close companion of United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Donning the new home kit, Victoria posed for the shutterbugs and her unexpected appearance before the game definitely added to the hype amongst the Mancunians, who were delighted to see a celebrity ahead of the EPL curtain raiser against the Hammers.